Alaska's lieutenant governor resigns over 'inappropriate comments'

"It is with profound disappointment and sadness that I accepted the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott," Alaska Gov. Bill Walker (I) said in a statement.

"Byron recently made inappropriate comments that do not reflect the sterling level of behavior required in his role as Lieutenant Governor," Walker wrote. "I learned of the incident last night. Byron has taken full responsibility for his actions and has resigned."

Alaska's Lt. Gov @LtGovMallott resigns, effective immediately, with a release from @AkGovBillWalker citing "inappropriate comments" but no elaboration. This comes amid Gov's re-election campaign and one of the most important political conferences, AFN, are happening. pic.twitter.com/cMOzN9zCdx